Five stage blueprint offers education system a facelift
Former high school teacher Tim Munkeby thinks the United States' education system needs a complete re-shaping. So, he's formulated his thoughts and ideas about change and improvement into a five stage blueprint. You might call it idyllic, or utopian--maybe unfeasible. Regardless, you should definitely take note.
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Doctor compares "Obamacare" with "Trumpcare"; he says the differences are concerning
Patients are coming to Dr. Richard Weiner's clinic with a new worry. Instead of the typical cough or chest pain, they're concerned whether they can afford the trip to the hospital, let alone the care.
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Voices around globe reflect on Trump presidency
The Reporters Inc. reached out to people who live around the world for their reactions, hopes and concerns about Donald Trump's election to the presidency of the United States. We've compiled the responses of 14 "everyday" people from 13 different countries on four continents. This wide array of thoughts and opinions provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds and hearts of people across the planet who are anxiously waiting to see what a Trump administration will do, and how it will impact and affect their own lives.
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The election finds America divided; only education can unite this Union
Writer Tim Munkeby suggests we should find another word for the "U" in U.S.A. Maybe "Underpaid," "Unhinged," "Unnerved"? He argues "United" isn't cutting it anymore, but Americans could turn things around if they start prioritizing education--good, quality education.
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Ongoing murder prosecution against Missouri man ignores facts, lacks evidence
On November 28, 2016 the retrial of a Missouri man, Michael Amick, began. The verdict? Not guilty. Reporter Devante Jax Wolfe goes in-depth on how Amick was wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife's grandmother Maxine in 2008.
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Mexicans and Muslims among many worrying about impending immigration law changes
"From day one of his campaign, Donald Trump found the ultimate political pinata by targeting immigrants. Every immigrant must be illegal. Every immigrant was a drug dealer or a criminal. Every immigrant was going to steal your job," Jerry Huffman writes. "The president-elect successfully demonized millions of people, one soundbite at a time." Now, immigrants are afraid they'll no longer be able to call America home.
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Political shift ushers in wave of safety concerns
The morning after Donald Trump was elected president, retiree Carol Larson felt overwhelming fear and panic for her safety. "All through the campaign we saw the steep rise in acceptance of intimidation against anyone with opposing opinions," she writes. Some may dismiss her fears, but Larson argues in societies where facts and reality rarely mesh with political claims, the use of misogyny, racism, intimidation and persecution have long proven to be effective tools to rally the masses to violence.
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Journalist shares concerning parallels between U.S., Uzbekistan politics
Jerry Huffman spent nearly two years trying to establish an independent media organization in Uzbekistan, a country that human rights watchdogs define as an authoritarian state with limited civil rights. Recently, Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened legal action against publications, and blocked access to various organizations that he believes portray him in an unfair light. Huffman shares his concerns about the parallels between life in Uzbekistan and the current political climate in the U.S.
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How a dangerous misinterpretation shaped U.S. gun laws
"Expect massacres of police and civilians to continue until the Supreme Court’s horrendous 2008 blunder is reversed," military veteran Kent Greene says. He claims the increasing number of mass shootings are all a tragic and direct result of an erroneous Supreme Court Decision on gun ownership rights -- and the United States must act now to reverse this violent epidemic. (more)
The power of social media is revolutionizing social change
Social media has become an important and effective tool in social movements--and even political revolutions, reporter Kyle Kvamme claims. Case in point: Tunisian native Lina Ben Mhenni, whose blog helped to influence the "Arab Spring" movements in the Middle East.
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Fictional novel explores race relations in Chicago following MLK's murder
The Reporters Inc. is pleased to present exclusive excerpts from author Bill Natale's new book, 1968. The fictional tale, based in part on a true story, explores race relations in Chicago at the time of Dr. Martin Luther King's murder. Though time has passed, Natale's descriptions of anger, pain and fear mirror some sentiments and situations boiling over on the streets in America today.
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The day that I learned gender inequality truly exists
"Until recently, I didn't consider myself a feminist in any regard," Alexander Cain writes. He pictured feminists as angry woman who refused to shave their armpits and burned bras. He heard all the statistics, but it wasn't until he attended a conference that he noticed how some of men's most innate actions can cause life-long repercussions for women.
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My White boss used the n-word, my Black co-worker didn't care
When her White boss called her Black co-worker the "head n*gg*r in charge," Kate Stein didn't know what to think. Why did her boss say something so blatantly racist? And when asked, why did her co-worker say it was OK?
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Consider firearms liability insurance
People who drive cars and people who shoot guns equally cause 30,000 deaths annually, Kent Green writes. Every driver behind the wheel carries liability insurance, but no gun owner does. He argues for a roadmap that puts firearms liability on par with motor vehicles.
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My sister was a victim of one of them
America has more mass shootings than any other democratized country not at war, Joan Peterson writes. People who have suffered from gun violence feel the pain of this fact more than anyone. Peterson's sister was shot to death 20 years ago over a contentious divorce. That's why Peterson argues for universal background checks.
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